Overview
- Mumbai Police detained Dr Sangram Patil and his wife on arrival and questioned them before releasing them after a preliminary inquiry.
- The action followed an FIR based on a complaint by BJP media cell functionary Nikhil Bhamre alleging objectionable and sexually explicit content about BJP and its leaders.
- Police said a Look Out Circular had been issued and served Patil a notice under section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to join the probe later.
- The FIR cites section 353(2) of the BNS regarding statements that could incite enmity, which carries a maximum three-year sentence, and the content has been blocked.
- The episode drew sharp pushback on social media and condemnation from Maharashtra Congress figures who accused the government of intolerance toward criticism.